Method Of Preparing Calcification-Resistant Bioprosthetic Tissue - EP4122507

The patent EP4122507 was granted to ST Jude Medical on Apr 17, 2024. The application was originally filed on Jun 29, 2018 under application number EP22187803A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".

EP4122507

ST JUDE MEDICAL
Application Number
EP22187803A
Filing Date
Jun 29, 2018
Status
Granted And Under Opposition
Mar 15, 2024
Grant Date
Apr 17, 2024
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BOSTON SCIENTIFICJan 17, 2025PETERREINS SCHLEYADMISSIBLE

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